Israel Police

Searchers hunt through caves to find missing persons near Tzfat

The renewed operation was sparked by new testimony regarding the possible whereabouts of David Fadida, who disappeared near Tzfat on October 15, 2024, at the age of 28.

Haredi family's home burgled while they slept

Video recording on a mobile phone found in a suspect's possession revealed to family members that their home had been broken into while they were asleep.

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Traffic on Route 1 towards Jerusalem came to a standstill Tuesday as police temporarily halted vehicles to escort a mother duck and her ducklings across the highway. Watch.

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Israeli journalist Israel Frey was arrested for incitement after expressing support for the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Gaza, sparking outrage across the political spectrum.

Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced a meeting with senior police officials following complaints about stripping detainees arrested at protests.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

MK Tzvi Succot compensated for unlawful confiscation of firearm

MK Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionism) awarded NIS 7,500 in a legal settlement after police unlawfully confiscated his personal firearm during a 2022 protest action in the Negev.

Family rescued after boat capsizes in Sea of Galilee

Marine police officers rescued a family, after their boat overturned and sank in the Sea of Galilee due to a suspected technical malfunction. Authorities stress the life-saving importance of wearing life vests.

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Motorcyclist flees police and crashes into guardrail

Northern District police chased dirt bikers riding recklessly; one crashed into a railing and was arrested without a driver's license.

Herzliya Pituah:

Police investigate grenade attack on home of businesswoman

A grenade was thrown into the yard of a private the Herzliya Pituah home of businesswoman Nicole Raidman, prompting a police investigation.

Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.

Court bans publication of security-related police investigation

The Ashkelon Magistrates Court has issued an order forbidding publication of any details of a new security investigation, including anything that might identify the suspects.

Traffic stop turns into life-saving escort

Traffic police volunteers who stopped a man running a red light found he was having a cardiac event and provided him a police escort to the hospital.

Jewish rioters assault soldiers in Binyamin region, 9 arrested

IDF and police disperse a group of Jews who violently attacked soldiers near Kafr Malik, injuring several. Nine arrested. A similar clash occurred Wednesday in al-Mughayyir.

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Protesters attempt to block roads in Tel Aviv, seven arrested

Following a protest in Rabin Square, dozens of demonstrators march through unauthorized routes, attempting to block major roads. Police disperse the crowd and arrest seven for disturbing public order.`

Ben-Gurion University student arrested for aiding Iran

Israeli forces arrested a student from Ben-Gurion University, a resident of Deir al-Asad, who carried out tasks directed by Iranians.

Ben-Gvir orders singing to be allowed on Temple Mount

For the first time in years, Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were allowed to sing and dance freely throughout the holy site, in accordance with a new policy set by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir.

Police block anti-Israel tourists from entering Israel

The Israel Police have prevented two foreign tourists from entering the country after receiving intelligence indicating their involvement in planned anti-Israel activities.

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Bedouins steal fuel from buses damaged by missile

The police arrested two minors after they were seen siphoning fuel from buses damaged by an Iranian missile strike.

Thanks to advanced technology

Watch: Family rescued from destroyed apartment

While searching the scene of a fallen projectile in central Israel, police rescued a family from their damaged home using special technological means.

Following missile strikes

Police investigating journalists who planned to film Haifa Port

Photographers questioned and equipment seized after filming Haifa Port, amid ongoing security concerns.

Amidst The War:

Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

14-year-old boy pronounced dead after friends play with gun

A 14-year-old was fatally shot in Rishon LeZion as two teens mishandled a parent's firearm. Indictments are expected, but due to their age, the suspects will likely undergo rehabilitation.

Iran recruits 13-year-old via Telegram for Iranian propaganda

A 13-year-old boy from Tel Aviv was arrested after allegedly being recruited by Iranian operatives through Telegram to carry out graffiti attacks and gather intelligence in exchange for money, including filming the Iron Dome.

Driver who struck police officer was former inmate

A 38-year-old woman caught driving while talking on her phone was asked to pull over, and decided to go on a wild chase on the roads of Ashkelon with her 3-year-old son in the car.

Police and Shin Bet:

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Man in his 20s arrested in connection with arson at the Or Haviv synagogue, affiliated with former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Suspect taken for questioning.

Police volunteer killed during high-speed pursuit

Sergeant Avishi Yitzhak Twil, a volunteer in the national traffic police, was killed by a speeding driver who collided with his police vehicle.

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Border Police ambush car thieves near Moshav Porat

Suspects from Judea and Samaria caught with burglary gear after fleeing into fields; Border Police used drones and rapid response units to track and arrest them.

Iranian agent in eastern Jerusalem arrested

The ISA and the Israel Police uncovered a suspect from eastern Jerusalem who was allegedly working on behalf of Iran.

On suspicion of incitement

Sana Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, arrested

Israel Police arrest Sana Daqqa, the widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, in Jerusalem, on suspicion of publishing inciting statements against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers. Arrest carried out following a request from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

In Samaria:

IDF and police fulfill dream for child with special needs

In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from Samaria.

Likud HQ riot:

45 suspects released, 15 face court

Suspects accused of assaulting officers and storming building during Tel Aviv protest; police vow to pursue justice.

Weapons drawn

Watch: Police bomb material smuggling attempt mid-highway

Security forces uncover smuggling route supplying bomb materials used in 2024 Gush Etzion attacks; four suspects, including Israeli citizen, to be indicted.

Soldiers ordered to fire gas at Jewish worshippers near Shechem

Dozens of worshippers were dispersed with gas grenades after they prayed, as they do every week, at the entrance to Shechem.

'City Workers':

Four arrested in Jerusalem after trying to steal charity boxes

Four individuals from a minority community were arrested late Sunday night after being caught attempting to saw open charity boxes in Jerusalem.

Three charged in ISIS plot to bomb Israeli forces

Three Arab residents of Arara have been charged with planning a terrorist attack in Israel with direction from ISIS.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

During the activity, 20 suspects were apprehended, four rifles and 15 explosive devices that were ready to be used were confiscated.

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Coordinated raids across Judea and Samaria net 25 arrests, including ISIS-linked operatives; weapons and terror funds confiscated.

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Israeli indicted for smuggling weapons after high-speed chase

Israeli resident faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling firearms from Jordan and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Two Israelis from Nesher arrested for aiding Iranian handlers, planting surveillance near Minister Katz’s home, and transferring suspected explosive.

Israel Dog Unit honors fallen soldier at Gush Etzion exhibition

The tribute consisted of an exhibition dedicated to the special needs community in the town of Gevaot in the Gush Etzion region.

Israeli teen spied for Iran near hospital housing fmr. PM

Shin Bet says 18-year-old suspect gathered intelligence at hospital where former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was treated, in exchange for payment from Iranian terror operatives.

Confrontation in Beit Shemesh:

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

During a surprise stop in Beit Shemesh, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala were confronted and attacked by members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group.

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

First Sergeant Igor Pivnev, who eliminated 13 Hamas terrorists while defending his family and community on October 7, was found dead in an apparent suicide.

Judge rebukes police for submitting AI-fabricated laws in court

Hadera Magistrates Court judge condemns police for citing fictitious legal clauses generated by ChatGPT in a phone seizure case.

600 Days Missing:

Massive search launched for Jewish man vanished near Arab town

Searchers used drones, dogs, and advanced tools in the largest effort yet to solve the disappearance of Itamar Shelzinger, vanished in September 2023.

Leftist activist indicted for indecent act on policewomen

Eyal Yaffe was indicted on charges of illegal gathering, obstructing a police officer in the performance of their duty, and an indecent act after he was filmed clinging to a female officer during a demonstration.

Four Years Later:

Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

The court sentenced two teenagers who were injured in the police chase in which Ahuvya Sandak was killed to community service. The police officers involved were not prosecuted.

Central Israel:

Police chase ends when suspect rams into traffic light

A suspected car thief fled police and crashed into a traffic light. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Iranian explosives located in kibbutz near Gaza

The explosives are believed to have been left behind by Hamas forces during the October 7th massacre. Police sappers neutralized them safely.

Siren in Ariel:

Residents asked to stay indoors, no terrorist infiltration

Siren activated in Ariel as police search for two suspects in a vehicle theft who fled. There is no concern of a security-related incident.

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Police demolish luxury villa in Jawarish

The demolition is part of a larger police operation against criminal takeover of state land.

Attempted terror attack:

16-year-old tries to stab police officers

Officers from the Tira Police Station and Border Police arrested a 16-year-old Arab after he entered the station parking lot brandishing a knife while shouting 'Allahu akbar.'

Police contradict Netanyahu: 18 people weren't arrested for arson

Only three people, not 18, detained for suspected arson attacks, police say.

Givat Ze'ev infant injured in police search dies

Infant allegedly suffocated during Givat Ze'ev police search declared dead in hospital.

Two Jerusalem Arabs who planned to join Islamic State indicted

Hasam A'jalin (34) and his brother-in-law Malik Abdullah (20) were indicted after they made contact with members of the Islamic State and worked to join the terror organization.

Toddler in critical condition

Unusual incident in Givat Ze'ev

Medical teams resuscitate a toddler found unconscious at a home in Givat Ze'ev. The family accuses the police, who conducted a search at the home an hour earlier.

Ben-Gvir on Mount Herzl:

'May we merit to have the death penalty for terrorists'

Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed a ceremony in memory of the 1666 police officers who fell in the line of duty since the foundation of the State of Israel.

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Boy injured by firework during soccer match

The police released footage from the moment a firework was launched that hit the chest of a 7.5-year-old boy during the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa.

Monkey located in a restroom stall in Tuba-Zangariyye

North District police located a monkey that was kept inside a restroom stall in a house in the village of Tuba-Zangariyye. Another monkey was found confined in a house in Umm al-Fahm.